Let s say you have a print book that is 5 25 wide by 8 tall.
Gutter of a 5 5 x 8 inch book.
Note that not only are the left and right margins different from one another but the top and bottom margins also are different from one another.
Keep the type and elements that you don t want trimmed off at least 3 8 375 from the bleed edge.
It is worth considering going for a 6 x 9 over a 5 x 8 in order to reduce the number of pages.
Book cover spine example with bleeds and trim.
If pdf book files are supplied as 8 5 x 11 but you want a 5 5 x 8 5 book trim size then the files will have to be reduced which reduces the fonts and all the elements in the pdf files.
Template for 8 x 10 3 4 inch case document note if you are unable to select the same paper size as your finished book size in your software you can use the chart below to scale down an 8 5 x 11 piece of paper to the size of book you want to print.
Reducing the file size is not recommended because it will make the type small and hard to read.
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First let s look at the basics.
You look at it on your desk and you can measure it that it s 5 25 x 8 in size.
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Now open up the book.
Someone needs to spell out the relationship of gutter to inside margin not mixing the terms and giving examples in a chart with numbers in it.
The other popular size is 8 x 10 often used for manuals and other nonfiction.
The dimensions from the spine calculator include a 1 8 125 bleed on all four sides.
5 1 2 x 8 1 2 is probably the most popular size but 5 1 4 x 8 is also a charming size for these books.
Once the book is bound it gets trimmed and at this stage the 1 8 bleed is trimmed off.
Amerimax contemporary 4 in x 5 875 in white half round gutter end with drop.
Their own template for book size 8 x 10 gives a gutter of 13 but when you upload their internal auto review says the gutter should be at least 5 but gives no mention of inside margin.
8 5 8 5 inches 21 59 x 21 59 cm 8 5 11 inches 21 59 x 27 94 cm.
One thing to bear in mind when deciding on your book s trim size is that the cost of your book to the reader will depend largely on its number of pages.
If your book is a different size and you have questions about what the margins should be feel free to give us a call at 888 664 8166.
Amerimax 5 5 in x 10 in brown k style gutter end with drop.
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Would it be wise to use the currentsize anyway or increase the book size to 8 5 x 11 where i could use 10 5 point text with the same available text lining.
